Green & Sustainable
Sustainable and eco-friendly activities, experiences and places to stay.
Planning a 'green' break to the Peak District and Derbyshire has never been easier. Britain's original National Park is the perfect place to enjoy slow travel, where you sit back, relax and soak up the views whilst you explore by foot, bike, bus or train.
Green transport, including an excellent local network of buses and trains, is at the heart of a visit to the Peak District and Derbyshire, and there are lots of eco-friendly activities to enjoy in the area: including cycle routes, ebiking experiences, and walking trails.
Being green doesn’t have to mean giving up luxury and comforts either. If you truly want to connect to nature and sleep under stars with all the amenities of your home, then glamping is the perfect way to travel green.
The Peak District and Derbyshire is dotted with carbon-neutral and eco-friendly places to stay including environmentally-friendly hotels, lodges and cottages, plus lots of electric car charging points too.
See below for some of the places offering greener holiday options, including organic-sourced food, and find places to stay and attractions that have received environmental accreditation.
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Car-free walks: Great walks from train stations…
Leave the car at home, pull on your walking boots and hop on the train to discover some of the best walks in the Peak District & Derbyshire that can…
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8 campsites with scenic views in the Peak…
Toasted marshmallows, peace and quiet, and picturesque views all around - nothing beats a camping adventure.
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Traffic-free cycle trails in the Peak District…
Perfect for all ages and abilities, these traffic-free cycling routes offer easy and relatively flat-level cycling.
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Great days out by bus in the Peak District &…
Your next adventure is just a bus ride away! Check out these great visitor attractions you can explore by bus...
Featured Green & Sustainable Businesses
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Chatsworth
Chatsworth is a place to learn, explore and create in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
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Hoe Grange Holidays
Peaceful Peak District log cabins with stunning views, hot tubs and a relaxed farm setting
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Heights of Abraham
Take a cable car flight to the Heights of Abraham 60-acre hilltop park, with cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and much more.
Open today: 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Hartington Hills
Hartington Hills, formerly Upper Hurst Farm, is a premium touring and camping site with a variety of glamping and holiday accommodation in the heart…
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Scaldersitch Farm Boutique Camping
Scaldersitch Farm offers boutique glamping in luxury tipis with stylish interiors, luxurious washrooms and private wood fired hot tubs. With walks…
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Peak Sightseer open top bus
Soak up the scenery from this open top bus service and visit some of the Peak District’s most popular destinations with stops at Castleton,…
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Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground
The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a favourite day out for children of all ages since 1973.
Green & Sustainable Events
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Wintertide Workshop Wreath Making at Hardwick
Create a beautiful festive wreath from willow and fabric.
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Mills and Martyrs Loss Pilgrimage
A circular 8.5-mile modern pilgrimage of loss through the peaceful Derbyshire Peak District
Green & Sustainable Offers
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15% of all Rooms at Bretton Cottage
15% off until the 23rd December at our top quality award winning luxury B&B.
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10% off if you travel without a car at Hoe Grange…
Travel to Hoe Grange Holidays by public transport, bike, on foot or even on horseback to get 10% off your stay
Green & Sustainable Trails
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New Mills Rail Ale Trail
A walk from New Mills Central Station to New Mills New town Station, via the town's public houses, sampling fine beers and food along the way.
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Bakewell Children's Walk
This short walk takes you around the beautiful old town of Bakewell, with plenty of opportunities for adventurous kids to explore.
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Lightwood Old Reservoir walk from Buxton station
A pretty circular walk that takes you through the home of the Buxton Pure Life water source bottled at the nearby factory.
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Solomon’s Temple Circular Walk from Buxton Station
Explore the Victorian Folly on the summit of Grin Low hill and enjoy some spectacular views across Buxton.
Green & Sustainable Itineraries
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Walk The White Peak Loop in 4 days
A long distance walking challenge of just over 42 miles that runs through the most beautiful areas of Derbyshire & the Peak District.
Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Derwent Valley
Connecting charming towns and villages with an amazing industrial past, the Derwent Valley Line runs from Derby to Matlock.
Car-free guide: 48 hours in the Hope Valley
Take in dramatic scenery, quaint villages and some of the Peak District's most iconic attractions along the Hope Valley Line between Manchester…
Peak District classics: Hope Valley itinerary
Taking in some of the best views and most picturesque places in the Hope Valley, this varied tour would make an excellent weekend or midweek break.
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